Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – As a risk assessment specialist, I will and must emphasize that Gambia-Senegal economic, political, and security relations must be revisited to align with The Gambia’s national and economic security interests. Senegal’s economic and security dominance over The Gambia is undeniable, placing the latter in a precarious position of dependency.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a bold call for action, Foday Joof, a senior risk analyst at the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG), has advocated for transformative green monetary policies to address the nation’s climate vulnerabilities. Writing for financial publication Finextra, Joof outlined a vision for integrating social and environmental considerations into the country’s financial regulations to foster a sustainable and resilient economy.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Between June and August 2024, over 500 Gambians were repatriated from Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia, shedding light on the country’s ongoing migration crisis. Despite these returns, thousands of Gambians, including young people, women, and children, continue to embark on dangerous journeys via irregular routes.
Gambiaj.com – (TEXAS, United States) – Amid the emotionally charged debates surrounding immigration policies, a groundbreaking study by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) has brought data to the forefront. The study reveals that undocumented immigrants contributed $96.7 billion in federal, state, and local taxes in 2022, challenging the perception that they are a financial burden on public resources.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Bar Association (GBA) has commended the decision by the Authority of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government to establish a Special Tribunal in The Gambia. The announcement was made during the 66th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS, marking a significant milestone in The Gambia’s transitional justice process.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia and Senegal are charting a path toward economic transformation, but a bold leap in collaboration is needed to realize their full potential. It’s in this context that the second edition of the Senegalese-Gambian Economic, Commercial, and Investment Forum opened on Thursday with calls for stronger bilateral cooperation to harness the economic potential of the two neighboring nations.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A significant proportion of Gambians are contemplating emigration as a means to escape economic hardship and secure better job opportunities, according to a new Afrobarometer survey released on International Migrants Day. The study reveals that nearly seven in ten Gambians (68%) have considered leaving the country, a sharp rise from 56% in 2018.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The African continent faced an unprecedented array of security challenges in 2024, as unresolved conflicts, violent extremist insurgencies, foreign exploitation, and natural disasters converged to destabilize already fragile regions.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia faces critical challenges in regulating its arms trade as the nation is striving to align with international arms control frameworks. A recent national assessment report highlights gaps in legislative and institutional arrangements, revealing vulnerabilities that could enable illicit arms transfers in a region already grappling with instability.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Local Government Commission of Inquiry has uncovered intricate financial dealings surrounding the Kanifing Municipal Council’s (KMC) procurement of waste collection trucks, revealing substantial profit margins for Espace Motors and questionable practices in the loan arrangement.
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